According to a report prepared by a lawyer hired by Sheriff Donnie Smith, more than $7,000 from the Inmate Benefit Account was used to buy clothing, including women's bras, a cellphone, books and more.

Richardson and jail administrator Capt. Robert Gross were accused of misusing the funds. Both were suspended.

Richardson justified the clothing purchases, saying she wore them to work. She said she paid for the bras with her own money.

Both testified that Smith authorized all purchases made with the fund, an allegation that Smith denied.